Historiography: A Is For Muscle
Although, one should reflect back on its roots to see how these four mid-sized models emerged to the iconography of the muscle car movement in the 1960s.
Although, one should reflect back on its roots to see how these four mid-sized models emerged to the iconography of the muscle car movement in the 1960s.
Their next step was to introduce a line of mid-sized sedans aimed to eventually replace its already-downsized rear-drive models.
It got me thinking…if I had a deep pool of funds, a garage condo and the time to search out vehicles for a collection, what would I get?
When I was younger, I used to be fascinated by American cars of the 1940s and 1950s. They were reminders of how good the industry was to this country.
As I realize today that I am indeed approaching sixty years old, remembering every moment of that year seems a bit difficult these days.
Our corner lot at Gilmore Street offered plenty of curbside parking for any of the cars our family owned and any car I would take home from a rental car lot.
The idea of slotting a key into an ignition, turning it over, depressing the brake, shifting a gear and opening up the throttle was magical to this child of the 1970s.
The 1950s provided a glimpse into the future. The Soviets blasted off into space, which was inconceivable at the time. We were flying in faster jet-powered airliners, plugging in guitars, basses and everything else in our music. We even saw a nation that could possibly be integrated and united.
The rules are strict here – their final assembly must be solely done right here. That eliminates a lot of favorite cars, I am afraid. It also eliminates some of the best cars ever built because they were built elsewhere included in the USA.